Whatever any one does or says, I must be good; just as if the emerald were always saying this: "Whatever any one does or says, I must still be emerald, and keep my color.

Art thou angry with him whose armpits stink? Art thou angry with him whose mouth smells foul?

All things are in the act of change; thou thyself in ceaseless transformation and partial decay, and the whole universe with thee.

If you are pained by external things, it is not they that disturb you, but your own judgement of them. And it is in your power to wipe out that judgement now.

No one can keep you from living as your nature requires. Nothings can happen to you that is not required by Nature.

Most of what we say and do is not essential. If you can eliminate it, you'll have more time, and more tranquillity. Ask yourself at every moment, 'Is this necessary?'

The things you think about determine the quality of your mind. Your soul takes on the color of your thoughts.